Catalog Number 1011707-15 |
Device Problems
Detachment Of Device Component (1104); Unstable (1667)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 11/18/2014 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that during a procedure of the mildly tortuous, mildly calcified, de novo, mid left anterior descending artery a balance middleweight universal ii (bmw uii) guide wire was positioned across the lesion and pre-dilatation completed with a 2.0 x 8 mm mini trek balloon dilatation catheter.A 2.5 x 15 mm xience prime stent was advanced but the proximal shaft broke and the stent became partially dislodged prior to reaching the lesion.The device was removed with the stent implant.A second 2.5 x 15 mm xience prime stent was used successfully in the procedure.There was no reported adverse patient effect.There was no reported clinically significant delay in the procedure.No additional information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).During processing of this complaint, attempts were made to obtain complete event, patient and device information.The device is expected to be returned for investigation.It has not yet been received.A follow-up report will be submitted with all additional relevant information.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: the device was returned for analysis.The stent implant was stationary on the balloon between the markers, with a flared proximal strut.The hypotube was kinked, not separated.The reported shaft detachment was unable to be confirmed.The reported unstable stent was unable to be confirmed.Based on a visual and dimensional inspection of the returned device, there is no indication of a product deficiency.A review of the lot history record revealed no non-conformances that would have contributed to the reported event.A query of the complaint database revealed no other similar incidents reported for detachment of device component or unstable stent from this lot.Based on the reviewed information, no product deficiency was identified.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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